Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Questions (65)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

65. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will look at the case of a person (details supplied) who is three years homeless and seven months pregnant with one daughter in school in Bray and who is unable to find any accommodation within the rent allowance caps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33191/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

No application for rent supplement has been received in respect of the person concerned. All claims are assessed on a case by case basis. The Department will be in a position to assess whether the client has an entitlement to a higher rent limit when an application has been received regarding same. An application can be sent to the Wicklow Rents Unit, PO Box 11758, Dublin 24.